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DNA Extraction from Forensics Crime Stains using the sbeadex® Forensic Kit from LGC Genomics

7 May 2013

This application note presents a study to evaluate the suitability of the sbeadex® forensic kit for use in extracting DNA from forensic crime stains. The first stage of the evaluation was to test the sensitivity of the sbeadex® forensic kit at recovering DNA from blood and saliva dilution series’ processed on a liquid handling robotic workstation. It is demonstrated that the sbeadex® forensic kit is suitable for use on forensic crime stain samples where there is only a low level of DNA deposited.

sbeadex Nucleic Acid Extraction Kits

LGC Diagnostics & Genomics - Rapid Genomics Genotyping Solutions

Our proprietary sbeadex magnetic microparticles are designed to deliver high yields of high quality DNA, and have long enabled high throughput automated processing.   sbeadex™ magnetic microparticles offer two key features which enable the extraction and purification of high quality DNA preparations: A novel two step binding mechanism via a patented adapter enables binding of nucleic acids more specifically. Final washes with pure water to deliver nucleic acids in high yield, purity and quality.   Features: Development of customised protocols to your requirements Tailor-made extractions like modified lysis or eluation steps according to user requirements Extraction speed optimisation - quicker results Highly flexible batch sizes   Technical advantages: Final washes with pure water to deliver nucleic acids in high yield, purity and quality No potential PCR inhibitors in wash buffers - e.g. organic solvents, salts, polyethyleneglycol Applicable for most popular robotic platforms (f.e. Hamilton, TECAN or KingFisher)   Available sbeadex kits: sbeadex plant kit sbeadex blood kit sbeadex plasmid kit sbeadex forensic kit sbeadex tissue kit sbeadex livestock kit sbeadex pathogen kit   The sbeadex technologies are suitable for high throughput automation and we have substantial experience developing sbeadex kits and protocols for use with a wide range of automation systems.

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DNA Extraction from Forensics Crime Stains using the sbeadex® Forensic Kit from LGC Genomics